Greeley Central shakes off rough third quarter to earn boys basketball win against Skyline and lead Feb. 2 Prep Roundup

LONGMONT — After Greeley Central's third quarter at Skyline on Wednesday night, you'd have excused the Wildcats if they packed it in. Skyline outscored Central by 16 points in the frame, turning the Wildcats' 12-point halftime lead into a four-point deficit.

No matter. Central blasted back in the fourth quarter, holding Skyline to nine points and winning 53-47.

Sam Perez led the Wildcats with 16 points and six rebounds; he also added two assists, two blocks and two steals. Xavier Bonham scored 14 points.

Central limited itself to 12 turnovers and shot 54 percent from the field in the win.